Seaham Hall is one of County Durham’s most iconic country houses: Seaham Hall It should come as no surprise that Britain’s first privately owned nuclear power station will be built on Teesside in County Durham – the county has been at the forefront of innovation since Saxon times. Durham gave us the first pointed arch … Read more
Sunderland fans were angry and annoyed after the defeat to Ipswich – Joe Giddens/PA Wire Sunderland are seventh in the Championship and in the hunt for promotion to the Premier League in only their second season after League One, so why do they feel like such a difficult and unlucky football club? Those who traveled … Read more
The infamous ‘Sad Mackem B——-‘ T-shirt marked the end of Lee Clark’s time at Sunderland – North News & Pictures It took Lee Clark a while to agree to a move from his beloved Newcastle United to Sunderland, as well as a few bottles of champagne and a sustained charm offensive from manager Peter Reid. … Read more
Geoff Thompson has decided to prioritize his health and family life by selling South Shields – Telegraph/Mark Pinder A move, a routine check-up with a new doctor and then the heartbreaking news that changed Geoff Thompson’s world forever. The six letter word that destroys so many lives. He had cancer. The 61-year-old has been South … Read more
Tony Mowbray was loved by Sunderland fans after almost leading them to back-to-back promotions – Getty Images/Stu Forster Amid all the kind words and usual platitudes that form the core of an official club statement announcing a manager’s sacking, Sunderland made one thing abundantly clear: it’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman’s way or not at all. … Read more
The draw for the FA third round takes place today – Andrew Kearns/CameraSport via Getty Images A first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 and the first time Sunderland have been withdrawn to play Newcastle in the FA Cup since the quarter-final defeat in 1956 was the pick for the third round of the 2023-2024 tournament. Eddie … Read more